Finding the Third Proportional to 714,608 and 970,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,608 and 970,472 is: 1,317,947.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,608 : 970,472 = 970,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,608/970,472 = 970,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,608x = 970,472 × 970,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,608x = 941,815,902,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 941,815,902,784/714,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,947.61
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